The election flying squad seized a large quantity of steel plates allegedly intended for distribution to voters in the run-up to the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.
As reported in Dinakaran, acting on a tip-off, officials conducted a search operation in the Udangudi area near Tiruchendur. During the inspection, a house belonging to an individual identified as Tamilselvan in Kottavilai Puthumanai was found to be storing multiple sacks containing steel (referred to as eversilver) plates bearing a “whistle” symbol, that has been allocated to actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
According to officials, a total of 4,900 steel plates were recovered from the premises. The items were allegedly stockpiled for distribution to voters, in violation of the Model Code of Conduct, which is currently in force following the announcement of elections in the state.
The operation was carried out under the leadership of flying squad officer Isakki Pandian, who has been overseeing intensified checks in the region as part of election monitoring measures.
The seized materials were subsequently handed over to the Kulasekaranpattinam police station. Authorities have initiated further investigation to ascertain the source of the items and any possible violations of election laws.
Just a few days ago, in Varakoorampatti near Thiruchengode, officials confiscated around 250 steel vessels bearing stickers of party chief Vijay and functionary Arunraj from an apartment complex, with subsequent searches extending to multiple houses based on inputs that similar items were stockpiled for distribution to voters. The operation, initiated following a complaint, is now under investigation to determine the scale and intent.
Adding to the controversy, video clips circulating on social media purportedly showed bottles of the health drink Boost carrying stickers with Arunraj’s image, though the location of the footage was not independently verified, the visuals intensified scrutiny over alleged distribution of goods linked to the party.
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